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    AI Safety Guide for Parents

    Help your kids use AI responsibly — set boundaries, teach critical thinking, and stay informed.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Understand what your kids use
    2. 2.Set age-appropriate boundaries
    3. 3.Teach critical thinking
    4. 4.Discuss privacy
    5. 5.Stay engaged
    1

    Understand what your kids use

    ~15s
    Kids may use ChatGPT, Snapchat My AI, Character.ai, and AI features built into social media. Ask them what AI tools they're using.
    2

    Set age-appropriate boundaries

    ~15s
    Most AI chatbots require users to be 13+. Set up parental controls and discuss what topics are appropriate to discuss with AI.
    3

    Teach critical thinking

    ~15s
    Help kids understand that AI can be wrong, biased, or manipulative. Practice fact-checking AI responses together as a learning exercise.
    4

    Discuss privacy

    ~15s
    Teach kids never to share personal information (full name, school, address, photos) with AI chatbots or AI-powered apps.
    5

    Stay engaged

    ~15s
    Use AI together as a family for creative projects, homework help, and learning. Your involvement is the best safeguard.

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